'I'm quadriplegic and I'm your doctor' | Dinesh Palipana | Australian Story (2018)
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- When medical student Dinesh Palipana was left a quadriplegic after a horrific car accident, he was told he would never become a doctor.
Unable to feel anything in his arms and legs, he knew as a third year medical student that his spine had been damaged and his life had changed forever.
Not even his best friends thought he would be able to finish medical school.
Eight years later, he's one of the top young medicos working in busy Gold Coast University Hospital.
* This episode aired on Australian Story 2018.
* In November 2020, Dinesh was named the Queensland Australian of the Year.
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I’m a paraplegic, from Sweden. I met my fiancé about a year after my spinal cord injury and we’ve been together for 4,5 years now. Whoever is lucky enough to end up with Dinesh knows his limitations beforehand and being an adult she can choose for herself. He’s not tricking anyone or “pulling” someone into his life of difficulties. I hope he meets the right woman for him very soon!!
Our bodies don't define us. It's our spirit to live and our heart to love that makes us whole.
Congratulations on achieving your goal to become a doctor Dinesh 🎉👏
N still, some people don’t have that spirit to go on strong . . . 😰
My brother has cerebral palsy, he has a problem with his bladder, I found a doctor in Medellin Colombia, we flew there, when we met him he was in a wheelchair... he was the most caring doctor I ever met!!! Ahhhh I almost forget... he solved my brother's bladder problem!!
I've worked with Dinesh a number of times & he is a lovely, knowledgable doctor. I wish him well :)
Woah this guy is amazing. Because of his experiences as a patient I think he must be an amazing doctor.
It must have been hell, sitting in that car. Knowing every risk & possability. Being able to half diagnose yourself & knowing you prob had a life changing injury..
The part where they both meet after 6 years is sooooooo lovely and heart touching 😥😥😥😥💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wow.. both mother and son are just amazing people...
What a amazing inspirational guy well done to him, see never give up on your dreams no matter what happens in life, I hope he finds someone special to share the rest of his life with, thank you for the upload
It’s wonderful all these heart felt comments on here wishing he would open himself up to a relationship. But as an amputee of 2 years I can understand his feelings. It’s very complicated. It’s a mix of guilt, loneliness, longing, exhaustion. It’s hard. But I feel it’s an ongoing process. I hope he won’t feel that way forever as I hope I won’t.
I think you are totally right. Getting a disability later in life requires a lot of work, often physically and mentally. On top of that Dinesh needs to focus on his studies and career so I can easily understand him when he is not ready for that. I hope the right time will come for him (as well as for you!). I was born with a disability myself and so was my current partner, we both had to accept our bodies that look and function different from the standards before we could open ourselves to a relationship.
What a kind beautiful soul he is. He has proven all barriers can be broken down and beaten. His mother is also just as inspirational. Such a inspiring family.
Recently met Dr Disesh Pallpana, he is a brilliant doctor and remarkeable human and in my humble opinion is an excellent human.
Wow. Thank you for sharing your triumph with us Dinesh. I was in a single auto crash when I was 18. Unconcious, with 2 collapsed lungs, there was a Doctor travelling behind me who kept me alive until the ambulance arrived. In a coma, with multiple fractures, head injuries, it was thought if I did wake from my coma I would be a 'vegetable'. I'm here to say they were wrong. Well done you.
Lost it to see mum graduate too. What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing.
Dear Mom, You are the best MOM in the world, and I beleiuve that familys support is great, but again All mom is wonderful!!!!!!
Your mom IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Mom Is amazing and very greatful for this guy!!!! He is very strong and power! May God BLESS HIM HIS MOM AND TEAM WHO IS WORKING WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!
OMG hats off to you Dinesh 😍 sooooooo proud off you soooooo happy for your acheivement 😍🥰 you are a REAL HERO in life may God bless you with happiness and MORE SUCESS ....consider yourself lucky for having such a loving supporting wonderfull mom who stood by your side and PROVED her love for you ....may dear God bless you both 🙏🙏🙏💖😍💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love this inspirational story of a great man
Thank you for such a heartwarming story. Dinesh you are an amazing and inspirational person as is your Mum. Please understand there are people that would love you for who you are. Not what your body can do. I hope in time you can open your heart to someone to share your life.❤️❤️❤️
Dinesh, you are incredible!
The decision someone else makes to become involved in your life is their's to make. They will know what they are getting in to... it's obvious! PLEASE open yourself to the possibility of having a relationship with a special someone. xx
What an amazing person. What an amazing mother too! Inspirational story
Are you kidding me, why wouldn’t anyone want this guy as their physician. A doctor whose been a long term patient will inevitably have an amazing bedside manner and understanding. No one should have any reservation in having a doctor like this man.
What a lovely guy. I hope has found someone by now. I don’t think it’s fair to decide for someone else what they are willing to do for a partner who needs more care than the average person. After all, we all have our issues and our partners love us regardless. He has so much to offer. And he deserves to have everything in life too.
wow good to see. thank you doctors for what you have gone thru & helping people that need help.
Wow, congratulations, and bless your wonderful mum too.
Keep LIVING Dinesh! Thanks for sharing your life with us. Blessed🇯🇲
your story touched my heart!!!!! Absolutely amazing!!!!
Congratulatiins!🎉❤ i was smiling ear to ear. !
Don't give up on a relationship. I am sure you will find someone.
Yes!! So many people who find love after becoming disabled.
I am sure you will find love. Good on you and all the best to you.
I hope you can keep an open mind about relationships Dinesh...while you have some physical limitations, there are some mad qualities there too...and no one is perfect... Best of luck!
Very touching and inspirational
Great video!
As a fellow Sri Lankan, proud of you bro!! 🙂
God will find the right Partner for you one day.Don’t lose hope. I admire your strength ❤
Absolutely wonderful I cried ❤️❤️❤️
Me too
He could be my doctor in a heartbeat! ❤️
You are just amazing!
You are an inspiration and thank you for sharing your experience. I have a neuromuscular condition that has either become flared up or progressed for unknown etiology. It has caused me to give up my CNA career, but im now a pet sitter. I have to use mobility devices including a power w/c to accomplish some of the needs such as walking a dog. If you weren't so far away, i would give a relationship a chance to grow.
Absolutely amazing doctor!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm really encouraged by this story 💯💖💥👍
After all these moments I realize that Person human can come through everuthing in the life!!!! Hope this will help me to continue to help people and find the job!
Blessings to all!
A great mum and caters. As well as being a great and determined man❤️
Never Give up. Proud of you. really Heart touching life story.
What a family, well this half. ❤
I am so proud of him! I am in tears 😭 during the graduation 🧑🎓.
Good 1⃣ Bro,,, inner will power, ☺
Professor McConnell and Dr Eeman should be an inspiration to all those living with a neurological injury and those who treat them.
As a person who has quadriplegia resulting from transverse myelitis it would have been amazing to receive such support and encouragement during my recovery.
I am so happy to see Dinesh succeed and find the workarounds necessary for him to continue his dream
A special woman would be happy to love you, your an amazing guy. I wish you ask the very best in life xox there is someone out there for you 💗
The power of having a vision!!! 👍💯💖💥
I am in wheelchair and I married for 26 years with two children. With true love, disability is not an issue to form a relationship.
31st of January 2010 was my 18th birthday... how sad that his life was so critically changed on the same night 😥
Can't believe this guy is a doctor, standards have dropped immensely.
Were I live we have a female Dr with CP. One of the absolute best i've ever met!
Whats CP
Your purpose is TRULY beautiful ✨🙏🕉️
Best wishes. He could be my doc. For sure.
I’ve got a brain injury and I’m in a wheelchair, I yearn to be a nurse. Can I even do it? Who knows but I will try EXTREMELY hard
Moms Never stop Caring for their children. That's why They have a special Bond with the child they Birth! Most men can't handle less🤔🤔 attention. Sad and quite.Selfish😒😒😒😞😞🤷🤦💪💪💪
You need to open your heart.
great people. makes me proud and optimistic to be oz. watta mum!
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Hi people all right? Then search the internet search engines for nerve transplantation or neurorrhaphy. I read some articles that say that some quadriplegic people moved their arms and some legs again. But I don't know if this is being tested or if these surgeries are already being performed, so that people can walk again. If paraplegic or quadriplegic people walked again it would be great! I hope it helps ! A hug ! Then see the articles. I believe that they already perform these surgeries in some places and see first if it's worth it, or if the person gets worse afterwards. If not, don't. You have to be careful with these things. Because sometimes it can be irreversible.
...miracles still happen
u and yr mum are such inspirational people,doctor dinesh... u will sure meet yr soulmate one day. 😉
Bummer that spinally, he's in such a bad way. Audience wishes him all the best. Crikey!
a nice news is through of Jesuchrist you are saved believe in he for faith in your heart in the place where you are
he is the way to heaven read in the holy bible st john 14 : 6 , romans 10 : 13 , acts 4 : 12
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You will walk one day darling, I watch you
Pray without ceasing because the devil prowls like a roaring lion. We need protection from God in Jesus mighty name.